How to set my default shell on Mac?

Question

I do not like to retype fish every time I start terminal. I want fish on by default. How can I set fish shell as my default shell on a Mac?

Answer 1

From Terminal:

1. Add Fish to /etc/shells, which will require an administrative password:

   sudo echo /usr/local/bin/fish >> /etc/shells
   

2. Make Fish your default shell with chsh:

   chsh -s /usr/local/bin/fish
   

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From System Preferences:

1. User and Groups → ctrl-click on Current User → Advanced Options...

2. Change Login shell to /usr/local/bin/fish

   

3. Press OK, log out and in again